Original Networking Support thread for the unemployed

[MuffD]

San Diego: My company is looking for Senior Level Unix Administrator. PM me and we'll go from there. I just emailed my boss for the exact req's he's looking for. When that comes, I will post.
This is also a full-time position with benefits from day one.

 

[h0e]

Ok i've been lurking anandtech for YEARS.. I lost my old login so I had to sign up for a new one to post.. I'm a graduating senior in Atlanta(will be done at the end of June).. Getting a degree in MIS and looking for work in the Chicago area.. I'm pretty much ready to relocate the same day i'm done with classes so if anybody has any ideas shoot em my way.. I have a little professional experience here and there thanks to some internships and working tech support pt currently.. Also A+ certified and i'm looking for something along the lines of help desk/desktop support/systems admin.. Plz plz plz if anybody knows anything let me know, im open about traveling to interview and all that.

I'll stay in Atlanta if I absolutely have to but I really wanna get outta here, preferably to Chicago.

Edited to add: I'm familiar with oracle 9i, php, mysql, java, vb6, linux, etc etc.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
How long does it generally take Lockheed to respond if interested? I applied there around a month ago and haven't heard from them.

I have had response take 3-6 months. And then companies wonder why they have to pay outrageous fees to headhunters to get qualified people. Qualified people will not sit around waiting for the systems to get back to them.

Best bet is to do some legwork and find out who the hiring manager is for the slot.
Contact him directly and explain that you are interested in position xyz and have already processed your information into the Lockheed system.

That system is like many within large companies, works great in theory, however, seems to have a open circuit when it comes time for communication.

QFT - HR tends to be a black hole at alot of big companies. Whenever possible, submit your resume directy to the hiring manager in addition to HR. Hard to do if you're working blind off a jobsite or such though. I gotten calls back on some resumes 6 months after I submitted them :roll:

 

[cressida]

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
How long does it generally take Lockheed to respond if interested? I applied there around a month ago and haven't heard from them.

I have had response take 3-6 months. And then companies wonder why they have to pay outrageous fees to headhunters to get qualified people. Qualified people will not sit around waiting for the systems to get back to them.

Best bet is to do some legwork and find out who the hiring manager is for the slot.
Contact him directly and explain that you are interested in position xyz and have already processed your information into the Lockheed system.

That system is like many within large companies, works great in theory, however, seems to have a open circuit when it comes time for communication.

QFT - HR tends to be a black hole at alot of big companies. Whenever possible, submit your resume directy to the hiring manager in addition to HR. Hard to do if you're working blind off a jobsite or such though. I gotten calls back on some resumes 6 months after I submitted them :roll:

Lockheed will take a while to respond, they come to our University's job fair all the time and people won't hear from them for a month or so. Anyways becareful working at Lockheed, it will be very boring and I hear they lay off a lot of ppl too. My roomate did a co-op with them and they just had him doing power point presentations.

 

[MuffD]

Here are the requirements for the job posted above:

IP Test Lab Unix System Administrator
Task: Unix System Administrator

Location: San Diego, CA


Position Description:
**** is looking for someone to administer a Unix network in a test lab environment. The network will change quite often to meet testing needs. The position will also require a very fast ramp up, so a qualified candidate should have recent experience administering a network of at least 3 to 6 nodes across multiple domains. The test lab relies on connectivity to other lab networks as well as within a much larger corporate network. Qualified candidates should have excellent communication skills and work well within a fast paced team environment. Since the technology being tested is often new, the system admin will be required to learn new skills quickly.

Competencies:
Manages competing demands and changes approach according to the situation; is able to collect data and analyze complex problems to arrive at the appropriate solution and an improved process; possesses strong decision making/problem analysis and solving abilities; and identifies opportunities, formulates action plans, and involves others in the solutions. Additionally, the candidate is a good team worker who collaborates and networks with available resources to provide quality consultancy; who uses interpersonal skills to manage difficult situations; listens and responds promptly to customer needs; possesses strong oral and written communication skills; is prepared to put in the effort to achieve the goal while managing competing priorities; focuses on quality output through accuracy, thoroughness and attention detail; and looks for ways to improve quality

Requirements:
· BSCS/BSCE/BSEE
· Strong UNIX background
· Experience administering a Unix network of at least 3 to 6 nodes.
· Experience setting up and breaking down network servers
· Good documentation and oral communication skills
· Quick learner
· Self-motivated, proactive and has good initiative
· Creativity to write test cases
· Knowledge of Configuration Management tools and experience with system level software testing
· Troubleshooting experience to locate the source failures is required

 

[alent1234]

My company has two openings for people that just quit.

1. Wide Area Networking administrator. Several years experience with Cisco switches and routers, Checkpoint firewall and enterasys switches. CCNP certification a big plus along with telecom industry experience. Must be willing to work in Long Island City, Queens or Newark, NJ.

2. Application Support. We have a requirement for an application support person/junior Java developer. This is to support a suite of internally developed applications. Several years of programming and supporting java applications is required for this. Experience with Iplanet, Linux, Solaris and MS SQL 2000 are big plusses along with telecom industry experience. Must be willing to work in Long Island City, Queens.

PM me for more info

 

[zmzhang]

I am an Electrical Engineering student that is about to finish my freshman year at University of Portland (in Oregon). I will be avaliable starting 5/1/05. PM me for my resume

 

[cw42]

Originally posted by: alent1234
My company has two openings for people that just quit.

1. Wide Area Networking administrator. Several years experience with Cisco switches and routers, Checkpoint firewall and enterasys switches. CCNP certification a big plus along with telecom industry experience. Must be willing to work in Long Island City, Queens or Newark, NJ.

2. Application Support. We have a requirement for an application support person/junior Java developer. This is to support a suite of internally developed applications. Several years of programming and supporting java applications is required for this. Experience with Iplanet, Linux, Solaris and MS SQL 2000 are big plusses along with telecom industry experience. Must be willing to work in Long Island City, Queens.

PM me for more info

u dont have PM enabled.

 

[alent1234]

should be set up now

you can also email me at alent1234@gmail.com

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Anything in San Antonio TX?

Maybe something was posted, but I don't think I can read all 1185 posts.

 

[Krazy4Real]

Hi everyone.

I just got laid off at my job yesterday and could use any help finding a new one. I worked as a network administrator taking care of 3 windows 2000 advanced servers, and about 30 client PCs mixed 2000/XP pro. I custom built every computer except the servers which were already there when I was hired there. I was also the webmaster and I did programming with html and php. I also wrote interfaces for the website to pull data from the SQL 2000 server like stock availability and pricing. I'm bilingual, English and Spanish. I was doing this for 4 1/2 years so I have some good experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for something in the chicago area, preferably in the northwest suburbs.

Thanks.

 

[UNCjigga]

Currently seeking a summer marketing/market research/product mgmt. internship at any technology firm, preferrably consumer-focused rather than B2B (I've already done B2B tech marketing before, looking to broaden my horizons.) I am a first-year MBA at the Simon School of Business (University of Rochester) concentrating in Marketing and Competitive & Organizational Strategy.

 

[csyberblue]

I'm an electrical engineering student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I'm interested in an internship for the Summer of 2006 (1 year away) in the field of computer security or bioengineering. I know it takes a while for security clearances to pass, so I figured it would be good to apply early. If you would like my resumé, please PM me.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Krazy4Real
Hi everyone.

I just got laid off at my job yesterday and could use any help finding a new one. I worked as a network administrator taking care of 3 windows 2000 advanced servers, and about 30 client PCs mixed 2000/XP pro. I custom built every computer except the servers which were already there when I was hired there. I was also the webmaster and I did programming with html and php. I also wrote interfaces for the website to pull data from the SQL 2000 server like stock availability and pricing. I'm bilingual, English and Spanish. I was doing this for 4 1/2 years so I have some good experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for something in the chicago area, preferably in the northwest suburbs.

Thanks.

Originally posted by: csyberblue
I'm an electrical engineering student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I'm interested in an internship for the Summer of 2006 (1 year away) in the field of computer security or bioengineering. I know it takes a while for security clearances to pass, so I figured it would be good to apply early. If you would like my resumé, please PM me.

Sorry to hear to got laid off Rueben (Krazy4 real).

I updated Thread Title to see if anyone from Chicago or San Antone areas chimes in for you guys.

Good luck

 

[MuffD]

No UNIX admins here?

 

[csyberblue]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Krazy4Real
Hi everyone.

I just got laid off at my job yesterday and could use any help finding a new one. I worked as a network administrator taking care of 3 windows 2000 advanced servers, and about 30 client PCs mixed 2000/XP pro. I custom built every computer except the servers which were already there when I was hired there. I was also the webmaster and I did programming with html and php. I also wrote interfaces for the website to pull data from the SQL 2000 server like stock availability and pricing. I'm bilingual, English and Spanish. I was doing this for 4 1/2 years so I have some good experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for something in the chicago area, preferably in the northwest suburbs.

Thanks.

Originally posted by: csyberblue
I'm an electrical engineering student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I'm interested in an internship for the Summer of 2006 (1 year away) in the field of computer security or bioengineering. I know it takes a while for security clearances to pass, so I figured it would be good to apply early. If you would like my resumé, please PM me.

Sorry to hear to got laid off Rueben (Krazy4 real).

I updated Thread Title to see if anyone from Chicago or San Antone areas chimes in for you guys.

Good luck

Thanks a lot, that's really nice of you!

 

[Jersey Joe]

I'm 40 and have been employed in some form of I.T. since high school. Full time when in college and since. The best advice I can think of for the next generation is to pick up shovel. Learn a trade. I.T. is NOT what it used to be. Support is moving overseas faster than you can believe. For the smaller companies now the I.T. talent pool is overflowing and getting bigger everyday. We are currently getting hundreds of resumes for mid-level admin or tech work ($35k) many from people who WERE making close to or over six figures. On the other hand, if I want someone to paint my house, fix a drain, or power wash my house, I need to call 12 people, 5 will call back, 2 will show up to look at the job, and if I'm lucky one will take the job. Good luck to you all. Sorry to wiz in your Wheaties.

 

[dude8604]

I'm a sophomore at UC Berkeley with undeclared major (but looking into Electrical Engineering and Computer Science). I'm looking for an internship or entry-level part-time job for the summer and during the school year. PM me if you know of any openings in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

 

[rh71]

Just saw this on my Monster job agents for web designers and thought there'd be some interested parties in the NY area...

US-NY-New York WEB DESIGNER - PhotoShop, Illustrator, Flash and HTML ABC, Inc.
link

 

[EagleKeeper]

Lockheed

Title: College Student Tech
Skills: test, Architecture, computer, engineers, analysis, ADA, C, Network, engineering, Software, ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, SYSTEMS, INTERN

Date: 4-17-2005
Location: Moorestown, NJ
Area code: 856

Tax term: FULLTIME
Pay rate: Market
Length: See Job Description

Position ID: 465839
Dice ID: lckmtncx

 

[flexy]

Originally posted by: Jersey Joe
I'm 40 and have been employed in some form of I.T. since high school. Full time when in college and since. The best advice I can think of for the next generation is to pick up shovel. Learn a trade. I.T. is NOT what it used to be. Support is moving overseas faster than you can believe. For the smaller companies now the I.T. talent pool is overflowing and getting bigger everyday. We are currently getting hundreds of resumes for mid-level admin or tech work ($35k) many from people who WERE making close to or over six figures. On the other hand, if I want someone to paint my house, fix a drain, or power wash my house, I need to call 12 people, 5 will call back, 2 will show up to look at the job, and if I'm lucky one will take the job. Good luck to you all. Sorry to wiz in your Wheaties.

fully agree there....i slowly also tend to say that looking for other alternatives than IT should always be an option and does NOT have to be boring.....i personally know many who came from IT (former programmers etc.) and are now pursuing jobs as firefighters or CSR or whatsoever.

You could also mention that eg, a plumber can make a HELL of a lot of money. There are plenty of tech/support jobs who pay barely $30k....while a simple fixing of a drain, "simple" plumbing job can *easily* be good for a $400. They make almost as much as doctors

I also have some other nice examples:

Guy at work who was a satellite dish installer, made a HELL LOT of money, he made six figures in 6 months....other options would be jobs like cable installation etc., something which is still kind of related to IT but, then, at the end. may be at least as rewarding (moneywise and job-wise) as sitting in front of a PC the whole day and messing with SQL statements for a ridiculous salary. (And, btw, back in the 80s and 90s i considered everything related to programming etc. "interesting" and my dream job - but (over the years) realizing that it is rather boring and often NOT rewarding in many aspects.

If i am looking today then its usually something flexible like a mix of tech support/software/hardware whiz which might involve various tasks and not just stupidly sitting on code or something similiar.

Keep the options open !

 

[tfinch2]

For those looking for jobs in San Antonio, the National Security Agency is taking over the old Sony campus and having a job expo on May 4th...

http://www.nsa.gov/careers/expo.cfm

 

[AreaCode707]

Data entry job in SAP, probably about $15/hr, contract position 40 hrs a week. Bellevue (Seattle). PM me if you're interested.

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: NTB
Another "looking for a job" post

I just graduated in December with a BS in CS, and am just a few classes shy of also having degrees in IS and Biology (environmental science). Classes and on-my-own experience in C++, VB (6.0 & .NET), Java. I've also worked every summer for the last three years, and also last fall, for the IT Helpdesk at school. I would prefer a job in / around the St. Louis, MO area, but I would be willing to move if need be.

Nate

Three months later, and still looking. Not even a callback for anything I've applied for yet

Nate

 

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